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| − | |Population=189}}'''Ruggles''' is a residence hall that mostly houses sophomores and juniors in suites | + | |Population=189}}'''Ruggles''' is a residence hall that mostly houses sophomores and juniors in suites. |
Ruggles suites 708-714 and 808-814 were renovated during the summer of [[2006]]. Housing Services is considering renovating further suites this summer. | Ruggles suites 708-714 and 808-814 were renovated during the summer of [[2006]]. Housing Services is considering renovating further suites this summer. | ||
Most 4-person suites go to juniors or occasionally seniors. Most 7-person suites go to crafty sophomores (who are willing to take two doubles to get three singles) and mixed-class groups. | Most 4-person suites go to juniors or occasionally seniors. Most 7-person suites go to crafty sophomores (who are willing to take two doubles to get three singles) and mixed-class groups. | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
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| + | Ruggles was originally the Arizona Hotel. In [[1964]], the university purchased it and converted it into a graduate residence. | ||
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| + | Bad shit that's happened here: | ||
| + | *[[Ruggles murder-suicide]] of [[2000]] | ||
| + | *[[Ruggles vandalization incident]] of [[2006]] | ||
== Facilities == | == Facilities == | ||
Revision as of 03:49, 2 April 2007
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| Built | (Converted 1964) |
| Renovated | |
| Population | 189 |
| University Residence Halls | |
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Ruggles is a residence hall that mostly houses sophomores and juniors in suites.
Ruggles suites 708-714 and 808-814 were renovated during the summer of 2006. Housing Services is considering renovating further suites this summer.
Most 4-person suites go to juniors or occasionally seniors. Most 7-person suites go to crafty sophomores (who are willing to take two doubles to get three singles) and mixed-class groups.
Contents
History
Ruggles was originally the Arizona Hotel. In 1964, the university purchased it and converted it into a graduate residence.
Bad shit that's happened here:
Facilities
Floors 7 & 8: recently renovated and kitchens have dishwashers.
Suites
- 16 4-person suites
- 1 1st floor 5-person suite
- 2 1st floor 6-person suites
- 12 8-person suites with 2 singles and 3 doubles
- 2 8-person suites with 4 singles and 2 doubles
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages
- A short walk to JJ's Place, the John Jay Dining Hall, Butler, and Hamilton Hall. Strokos is practically next door.
Disadvantages
- Exposed pipes.
- Poor lighting.
- Rodent infestation.
- Poor temperature regulation.
- Small bathroom in 8 person suites is very small (25 sq. ft).
- Insufficient laundry equipment (4 washers and 4 dryers when all are operational.)
- Elevator tends to smell of garbage due to policy of suite trash disposal in basement.
- No stair access to basement.
- Inadequate common area (no chairs; flat screen with no remote).
- Many rooms exposed to nighttime noise on Frat Row
Photos
Note: These images are from renovated suites only.
Single, view 1
Single, view 2
Double, view 1
Double, view 2
Double, view 3
Suite kitchen, view 1
Suite kitchen, view 2
Floor plans
Floor 1
Floor 2
Floor 3
Floor 4
Floor 5
Floor 6
Floor 7
Floor 8
Map
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